Citizen of the Year Linda Pease and First Responder of the Year John French will be honored at a reception from 5:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20th, at City Hall, hosted by the Friends of the Wynne. Pease and French were recognized by the Huntsville Ite...

A draft 2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan providing an overview of natural hazards, summarizing past hazard events, and presenting potential future actions to minimize impacts on life and property is available for public review from March 12 through April 11, 2...

The Sam Houston Statue Visitors Center and Gift Shop will be hosting Texas Author Nancy Rodd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, March 12th, for a signing and reading of her children’s book, General Sam Houston and Mahboobali the Cat.

Debbie Charbonneau, City of Huntsville Main Street Coordinator, works with area businesses all year long and is a fervent champion for citizens to shop local. This year, Huntsville Main Street Program was recognized by American Express and their &ldqu...

The City of Huntsville Purchasing Division, in association with TDCJ, Walker County, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville ISD, and the SHSU Small Business Development Center, would like to announce the 22nd Annual HUB/Vendor Show. The show will be hel...

Your city needs your input! The City of Huntsville has been holding a series of public meetings seeking feedback on the City’s brand. Even if you haven't been able to attend one, you can still participate by completing an electronic questionnair...

WALKER COUNTY – Beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018, and ending at 12 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2018, the northbound lanes of IH-45 will be closed to traffic from Exit 102 at FM 1375 in New Waverly to the northbound Entrance Ramp at FM 1374....

HUNTSVILLE – Each year in Texas, more than half of drivers involved in deadly drunk driving crashes are between the ages of 17 and 34. With many college students and young adults heading to Spring Break destinations in the coming weeks, the Texa...

The City of Huntsville is celebrating the career of hometown hero Fire Chief Tom Grisham, who is retiring on February 28. A retirement celebration was held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M.Grisham, 65, reflected o...

With recent growing crime trends, the Huntsville Police Department is taking strategic steps to help lower crime rates. This is hopefully the first of many Neighborhood Watch meetings that we will have for our community members so they are aware of what's...

City of Huntsville Director of Public Safety, Police Chief Kevin P. Lunsford, is pleased to announce the appointment of three new police officers to the ranks of the Huntsville Police Department.Officers Dylan Guadalupe and Dakota Green graduated from the...

Huntsville Police Department was honored at the City Council meeting held February 20, 2018, for retaining "Recognized" status with the Texas Police Chiefs Association's Texas Law Enforcement Agency Best Practices Recognition Program. Belton Pol...

The very first Prison City Film Festival is quickly approaching, so organizers and attendees will be out and about in Huntsville from February 28 to March 4. As many of the participants are visitors to our great city, residents are asked to take time to t...

The Huntsville City Council has chosen Aron Kulhavy as Interim City Manager. Kulhavy, who hails from Nacogdoches, is married to Rachel Kulhavy and they have two sons, Devin and Dylan. They also have two grandchildren.

The Huntsville Main Street Program is hosting its first annual Bacon and Brew Fest on the square in downtown Huntsville on Saturday, March 24, 2018. The family-friendly event is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is free and open to members of the public of all a...

Like many other residential customers, do you plan on replacing the antifreeze in your vehicle this winter? Do you plan on disposing other kinds of liquids, including motor oil, peanut oil or cooking oil? Don’t run those materials down the drain – recycle...

The City of Huntsville will continue holding a series of public meetings seeking input on the City’s brand. The next opportunity to share your ideas will be at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, at City Hall (1212 Avenue M). The meeting will involve a presen...

The City of Huntsville's Street Division will close Southwood Drive to through traffic on Wednesday, February 14, in order to replace a drainage culvert. The closure will be near the city limits, around 1353 Southwood Drive (just west of the Entergy trans...

The City of Huntsville is looking for you! There are currently two volunteer positions available for which the City needs applicants. Such appointments are made by nominations from the Mayor and a vote of the City Council.

The City of Huntsville Parks and Leisure Department will host a free Scotts® Major League Baseball® Pitch Hit & Run™ and MLB® Jr. Home Run Derby Competition for boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, Saturday, May 5th, at Kate...

What’s the best pancake topping? More pancakes! If you are a fan of eating breakfast for dinner, make plans to attend the Huntsville Kiwanis Club’s annual Pancake Supper at the Huntsville Public Library. Admission is $5 per person (cash only) for all-you-...

The Walker County Master Gardeners’ “Planting Your Spring Vegetable Garden” workshop will be hosted at the Huntsville Public Library on February 19, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in the Library’s Community Room.

Calling all young art enthusiasts - the 8th Annual Friends of the Huntsville Public Library Art Contest is open. In honor of the Huntsville Public Library’s 50thanniversary, the theme for art this year is “Celebrations.”

In a special session Friday evening, the Huntsville City Council unanimously selected Aron Kulhavy to serve as its Interim City Manager beginning Friday, February 16, 2018. Kulhavy is currently the City's Director of Community and Economic Development and...

In response to recent vehicle burglaries, the Huntsville Police Department conducted a surveillance operation, assisted by the Walker County Sheriff’s Office and the Montgomery County Auto Theft Task Force, January 18and 19. ...

The City of Huntsville Engineering Department will be conducting a sewer survey throughout the southeast portion of Huntsville beginning Thursday, January 18. Residents and businesses in the surrounding areas should be aware that smoke will be introduced ...

The City of Huntsville Tourism Department is accepting applications for 2018-19 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding, and an informational workshop will be held to assist those applicants who are new to utilizing the funds.

The City of Huntsville wants to hear from you! The City is conducting a brand review in 2018 and needs your input. A series of meetings is anticipated to receive feedback and discuss the City's brand. The first meeting will be Tuesday, January 23, at City...

Mayor Andy Brauninger urges residents to serve others this coming Monday. January 15 will be celebrated as this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, established by Congress in 1994. Citizens across the country will participate in volunteer proje...

Seen anything missing on the edge of town lately? That’s right, the spotlights on “Big Sam” have been out due to a line that was cut during construction of the expansion of the Visitors Center. The lights will be out until fu...

The City of Huntsville may be looking for you! As part of the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), the City has the opportunity to make nominations to certain committees. At this time, the City has an open position on the H-GAC Solid Waste Management C...

The Huntsville Fire Department Pension Board meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, at the Huntsville Fire Department Station #2, located at 2109 Sam Houston Avenue. This meeting is being held in compliance with Texas Gov't Code Chapter 551.

AUSTIN – As Texas braces itself for Winter Storm Inga, the Texas Department of Transportation continues pre-treating roads in anticipation of freezing rain and ice. It’s important to note, ice can still form even with this pre-treatment; the salty solutio...

The City of Huntsville will hold a public hearing on the development of the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. City staff hope citizens will attend to provide input, become more informed of the natural hazards the area encounters, and the mitigation strategie...

Cocoa with the Popo at Starbucks has been postponed to 1/2/2018, from 5-6:30 P.M. Stop by and visit with HPD - ask questions, learn about neighborhood watch or vacation checks, get the 411 on Citizens Police Academy! #HomeSafeHuntsville

LAST WEEKEND! Looking for a location to take those last-minute Holiday family photos? The City of Huntsville has decorated John Henry Rather Park, 1221 University Avenue, with Christmas lights, including a tree of lights for residents to enjoy. Parks and ...

The City of Huntsville staff presented donation checks totaling $10,873 to local charities. The donations were raised in the 5th Annual Bowling Tournament by city employees. The organizations that received donations include: SAAFE House, Senior Center of ...

Shop Small-Shop Local was a success for downtown Huntsville. Main Street’s campaign ran from November 1 through December 1. For every $20 spent in a participating downtown small business, customers received a ticket in a $1,000 drawing.

City Secretary Lee Woodward was honored Wednesday by the regional Salt Grass Chapter of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc. (TMCA), as its 2017 Clerk of the Year. The designation is is selected from nominees from the Chapter and was a recognition...

KSAM's Larry Crippen conducted an Around Town interview with Garney's Walt Sinclair on the Town Creek Drainage Project. The interview is now available for replay at https://youtu.be/xniXqK1C-rU. Read more about Town Creek in the December 2017 issue of the...

The City of Huntsville Police Department partnered with Target’s Heroes and Helpers Program on Saturday, December 9. One hundred children from area low-income families arrived at the store before opening and were given a $100 Target gift card to...

Text from TxDOT – The construction of the 6 miles widening project, Segment 1B of IH 45 from 0.5 miles north of Vick Springs Road to 0.3 miles north of SH 19 is under way. This project will widen IH 45 to six lanes and will replace the...Read on...

Looking for a location to take those last-minute Holiday family photos? The City of Huntsville has decorated John Henry Rather Park, 1221 University Avenue, with Christmas lights, including a tree of lights for residents to enjoy. Parks and Leisure Direct...

The City of Huntsville Fire Department’s Captain Greg Mathis recently graduated from the Fire Executive Management Training Program at the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), located on the campus of Sam Houston...

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Downtown Huntsville businesses are participating in Main Street’s new Shop Small-Shop Localcampaign for the month of November, by reminding our community to shop locally from Wednesday, November 1 through Friday, December 1, 2017.

The City of Huntsville is seeking your assistance in writing their new Hazard Mitigation Plan. City Emergency Management Coordinator John Waldo said that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires updates on a five-year schedule. However, whe...

Beginning at 12 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017, the Southbound Exit Ramp to FM 1374 will be closed until approximately 5:00 a.m.. Southbound I-45 traffic exiting to FM 1374 and FM 1375 should use Exit 109, State Park Road 40.

During the early morning hours of November 22, 2017 an officer with the Huntsville Police Department who was completing a traffic stop in the 1700 block of 11th Street heard several shots being fired to the north of his location. He left the tra...

The City of Huntsville completed a nine-month project to design and install wayfinding signage throughout the community. Not only have the residents told us how much they like it, the program was also recognized by the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GA...

On Monday, September 19, 2016, officers with the Huntsville Police Department began an investigation of skeletal remains found in the area of FM 247 and Grivich Drive. Since that date HPD detectives have been working diligently to determine what happened ...

The Huntsville City Charter is being reviewed. A review committee was appointed by the City Council in October and began its work on November 11. At the second meeting, this Wednesday, committee members will consider how to accept public input and begin t...

On Saturday, November 11, the City of Huntsville Cemetery Advisory Board will host an Oakwood Cemetery Guided Walking Tour titled “Interesting Facts about Burials and Information about Ancient Cemeteries.” The tour will meet ...

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The 2017-2018 City Charter Review Committee is ready to begin its work reviewing the City Charter and will hold their first meeting Wednesday, November 8, at 4 p.m. at City Hall. This initial meeting will allow the Committee to select a chair and decide o...

City Hall will be open the evening of 11/7/17 from 7 p.m. to post returns of the City's general election. The position of Mayor and the four Ward Councilmembers are on the ballot. Early voting begins Monday, October 23, at the Walker County Annex and runs...

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Division is hosting the first Biannual Free Dump Day on November 4, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. City and County residents will be allowed to dump any refuse and yard waste that they are able ...

On Tuesday (10/31/2017), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., the City of Huntsville Wastewater Department will be conducting a sewer survey in the Westridge subdivision. All residents and businesses in the surrounding area must be awar...

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The City of Huntsville would like to recognize the many citizens and area residents who made such a difference during Hurricane Harvey. Many were doing their jobs or responding through formal arrangements, but as many or more were simply moved to step up ...

Join the City on October 12 for the annual State of the City address! Meet with City staff, hear updates on City projects from your City Manager, and learn more about everything happening in Huntsville. This is a great place to meet your neighbors and enj...

Texas Secretary of State, Rolando Pablos is encouraging all school districts to help register their eligible students to vote during National Voter Registration Day on September 26, 2017. You can read more about his initiative at https://www.sos....

The Huntsville Public Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a family-friendly carnival from 1 to 3 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. The carnival will feature a photo booth, sand art, popcorn, cake, face painting, balloon art, a magician, and more!...

City Councilmembers may choose to attend the Walker County Office of Emergency Management’s public town hall meeting with representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) on disaster r...

Mayor Andy Brauninger met Saturday in Beaumont with Governor Greg Abbott and area elected officials. They met with Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp, who has been appointed as the Commissioner of the new Commission to Rebuild Texas. Th...

The Walker County Office of Emergency Management has invited the public to attend a town hall meeting with representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) on disaster recovery after Hurricane H...

The Walker County Voter Registrar's office has made available training information for residents to become deputy registrars. Ensuring that citizens are registered is essential for voters to exercise their right and responsibility to vote. Training will b...

Following Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, the City will be returning to its regular heavy trash pick up procedures on September 13. All requests for storm debris pick up should be called into the Solid Waste Division by Tuesday, September 12, at 3 PM t...

City of Huntsville Emergency Management Coordinator John Waldo announced that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) staff is currently working at Fire Station #1 to register claims from Hurricane Harvey. FEMA staff confirmed they will be on site from...

The City's Kate Barr Ross Park will be closed for an indefinite period due to staging of hurricane relief efforts. The Texas Army National Guard has been permitted to place vehicles and personnel at the park while additional units are being moved in and o...

The City Council seats for a Mayor At-large and Councilmembers for Wards 1-4 will be on the November 7, 2017 general election ballot. Filing for the positions ran from July 22, 2017 to August 21, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the office of the City Secr...

On August 27, 2017, at 5:00 a.m., 17” of rainfall in a 46-hour span from Hurricane Harvey caused massive flooding in the lake area of the Elkins Lake subdivision. Many manholes were completely submerged, leading to an extremely large volume of rainwater/s...

Coach Deggs and the SHSU Men's Baseball Team had a phenomenal 2016-2017 season. The City of Huntsville is proud to welcome them to the next City Council meeting (Tuesday, September 5, at 6:00 p.m.), where Mayor Andy Brauninger will present a proclamation ...

As of 8:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, County Judge Danny Pierce has lifted the curfew for Walker County and the Mandatory Evacuation Order for Green Rich Shores and Sterling Island subdivisions. The waters are receding and residents are returning t...

Thursday and Friday (August 31 and Sept. 1), Solid Waste will pick up all green or blue bins and any bagged trash placed at the curb. (They will not be able to pick up large items or brush/limbs, please call 936-294-5712 to get on the regular pick up sche...

The National Weather Service (NWS) Houston office call this morning to regional emergency management shows that Tropical Storm Harvey is now mostly a rain shield of light to moderate rainfall as it moves slowly east over the next 24 hours. The storm is tr...

The City of Huntsville Public Works Department reports a water main break occurred in Elkins Lake this afternoon along River Oaks and Cherry Hills. Crews began repairs immediately and are experiencing difficulty due to the saturation of the soil. Emergenc...

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Department is running both commercial and residential routes today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday, August 28 and 29, 2017). They will get everything that they are capable of getting today. For residential customers not...

There may be a lot of rain and floodwater over the next few days, along with bored kids (and adults!). Flood water can contain unseen dangers including snakes, waste, and sharp objects. Keep these tips in mind and share them with your children (from the H...

Walker County Judge Danny Pierce issued a curfew this morning (Monday, August 28, 2017) for all of Walker County. The curfew restricts travel from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. until the Judge lifts the curfew. More information is available on The Huntsville Item's webs...

The National Weather Service's Houston office (NWS) reports this morning that Tropical Storm Harvey is disorganized and currently located over Matagorda Bay. It is not expected to intensify as it moves out over the water and then northeast over the next f...

VOLUNTEERS/DONATIONS/SHELTER UPDATES - City of Huntsville Emergency Management Coordinator John Waldo reports that the Walker County Storm Shelter is housing 80 people as of Tuesday, August 29, and the high school has 100. The Walker County Animal Issues ...

Huntsville High School has been opened as a shelter for the general public as of 8:00 a.m. this morning (Monday, August 28, 2017). City of Huntsville Emergency Management Coordinator John Waldo confirmed that the shelter is available for anyone, Walker Co...

Falling limbs and trees have taken down some power lines locally. Additional outages are being reported this afternoon on the east side of Huntsville. Entergy supplies most electrical power in the city limits and is notified and working to restore power. ...

The high wind threat from Tropical Storm Harvey has diminished, although a tornado threat continues, and unprecedented, catastrophic, and life-threatening flooding and flash flood emergency conditions still exist. The National Weather Service reports a sl...

HPD is reporting the following flooded streets and/or intersections. Do NOT move or drive around barricades. Obey law enforcement directions if an officer is present. HPD is working to get barricades up and relieve officers to additional locations. Turn A...

Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday night and at 11 a.m. Saturday morning is still centered in the Victoria area, according to the National Weather Service office for the Houston/Galveston region. The storm still has strong wind and stronger gusts and i...

Hurricane Harvey has been upgraded to a category 2 storm by the TDEM Texas State Operations Center. It is likely Harvey will be upgraded to a category 3 before landfall, around midnight this evening. Increased rain and wind is expected to arrive by Friday...

Tropical Depression Harvey has been upgraded to a hurricane by the TDEM Texas State Operations Center. Increased rain and wind is expected to arrive by Friday evening and to intensify through the weekend.

The City of Huntsville is sharing information on a grant opportunity received from Tegna, Inc. (Arby's Restaurant Group) and Points of Light. They are celebrating the annual national Make a Difference Day and offering $10,000 to the charities of choice of...

On August 10th, Huntsville Police Department officers were called to the Exxon station located at 101 FM 2821, at the intersection of FM 2821 and FM 247, to investigate a possible skimming device that had been placed in one of the gas pumps. The respondin...

Paid parking along University Avenue (from 14th Street to 17th Street), 15th Street (from University Avenue to Avenue I) and Avenue I (from 15th Street to 16th Street) will become effective Monday, August 14th. Violation enforcement will also be effective...

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Facility will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, to continue upgrading the Scale House systems at the new Transfer Station. The last load will be taken at 2:30 p.m. The full facility will reopen...

The City of Huntsville has received, for the eighth time, the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award, bestowed on only 50 governmental agencies in Texas and 68 U.S. cities overall. The award, issued by the National Procurement Institute, is based ...

There has been a report that the notices are appearing in additional areas around town. Local residents may have received a notice on their door about samples for water testing services. This is from a private company. Residents should be aware that this ...

Please be aware that there will be traffic pattern changes on Avenue J from Sam Houston Avenue to 21st Street in the upcoming weeks. These lane closures are not a City of Huntsville or Sam Houston State University project. The closures are related to a pr...

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Facility will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, to continue upgrading the Scale House systems at the new Transfer Station. The last load will be taken at 2:30 p.m. The full facility will reopen...

Beginning Friday, July 21, crews will be working on 7th Street between Avenue N and Avenue P, preparing for an upcoming repaving project of that section. Possible lane closures and equipment may slow traffic in the area but the road will remain open until...

Candidate packets for the 2017 City of Huntsville General Election are available through the office of the City Secretary at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M, or on the City web site at huntsvilletx.gov/Elections or huntsvilletx.gov/Elecciones.

You might often assume that the heat of summer will lead to more water consumption. That’s because lawns, gardens, and even swimming pools demand a lot of it. But the truth is during summer even indoor water costs are still 50 to 70 percent of y...

The City of Houston and Harris County have been included in a Tropical Storm Watch. Walker County is not included at this time, and the storm system will continue to be tracked by the National Weather Service and local emergency management personnel.

The City of Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has reported the discovery of a utility knife blade attached to a local store shopping cart. Local retailers are being asked to check carts regularly. HPD is making efforts to contact as many such businesses ...

Incorrect information has been reported concerning the July 10, 2017 press release on a razor blade found in a City park. Only one blade was found, although slides had been damaged in two parks. Reports of additional blades are not accurate. The City of H...

City of Huntsville Parks and Leisure staff has identified a dangerous occurrence in some City parks. A heating device is being used to melt portions of the plastic slides and razor blades are then inserted into the surface. The City of Huntsville Parks an...

TXDoT traffic signals at Avenue O and 11th Street/Highway 30 have lost power during street project construction and are not signaling. A flashing red for all three corners of the intersection will appear as soon as possible.

Join the City of Huntsville and celebrate July 4th! The celebration is from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kate Barr Ross Park (486 State Hwy 75 N, Huntsville, TX 77320). It will include Face Painting, Balloon Art, Leather-working, Sand Art, Bounce Ho...

Most City facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, for Independence Day. The Solid Waste and Recycling Center will still be picking up garbage on the normal schedule and will be open on July 4th. The Frank D. "Poncho" Roberts Aquatics Cen...

The forecast for July is always hot in Texas, so why not beat the heat at the City Aquatic Center! This 4th of July admission is free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m at the Frank D. "Poncho" Roberts Aquatic Center.

Local residents may have received a notice on their door about samples for water testing services. This is from a private company. Residents should be aware that this promotion is in no way connected to or conducted by the City of Huntsville. For more inf...

The City Splash Pad is currently closed for unanticipated repairs following damage earlier this month. The City is not able to predict a date for re-opening at this time and will post updates when the status changes. The good news is that the City pool is...

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Facility will be closing at3:00 p.m.onWednesday, June 28, to upgrade the Scale House systems in anticipation of the opening of the new Transfer Station.The full facil...

Contractors on Sam Houston Avenue located a damaged water line between 13th & 15th Streets along Sam Houston Avenue around 10:30 am on Friday, June 16. They are determining which businesses and homes will be affected and how soon water servi...

Beginning Tuesday, May 30, 2017, the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) contractor will start a mill and inlay project on FM 247 (University Drive/Avenue M) in Huntsville. The contractor will remove the driving surface of the...

Join the Huntsville Police Department for the 3rd Annual Five-O 5K/1-Mile Family Fun Color Run! This is a great event to end the school year and start summer off in a colorful way. Snacks and drinks will be provided along with loads of FUN! The race will ...

The below is related to the Town Creek Drainage Project. Please be aware that the Sam Houston Avenue water line replacement project will also be in some of these areas. Additional information will be released for it.

While exercising valves as part of the 11th Street water line project, a valve broke on Hickory Drive. Water was cut off at around 1:00 p.m. to make the repair which is hoped to be completed by 8:00 p.m.

Join the Parks and Leisure Department on Saturday, May 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Eastham-Thomason Park for an outdoor adventure on one of the beautiful nature trails this park has to offer. Put on your hiking shoes and sunscreen, grab ...

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Division will not be collecting curbside residential recycling or commercial solid waste onFriday, April 14, in observance of GoodFriday. The Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling ...

The April 18, 2017 City Council meeting agenda and packet are available on the website. There will be a workshop at 5:15 p.m. The regular meeting begins at 6 p.m. and can be viewed live on KSHU Channel 7 or on the City web site.

On April 12, 2017 at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers from the Huntsville Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 1900 block of Greenbriar Drive, within the Elkins Lake subdivision.

A portion of the northbound lanes of Sam Houston Avenue are scheduled to be closed on Saturday, April 15. The lanes will be shut down from Avenue J to 21st Street. The closure is intended to occur from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., for construction crews of a new ap...

This week, the Huntsville Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries are transforming their communities every day through the services and invaluable expertise they offer.

Tomorrow, April 4, water will be shut off on Highway 75 South from 7174 Highway 75 South to Park Road 40 and along all of Southwood Drive including Timberwood Lane. Signs and outage notices have been placed to inform residents in the area. The outage will...

City water customers to the south and east of the I-45 feeder at the Goree Unit will be without water until the mid-afternoon. Crews are working quickly to get additional work completed on a waterline. For more information, please contact the City Service...

Every April the Huntsville Solid Waste/Recycling Division hosts E-Recycling Day to allow residents a convenient time to get rid of unwanted electronics and recycle them correctly. We are always striving to make Huntsville a more green community and E-Recy...

Due to the various construction projects throughout the City there will be some minor changes to this year’s Walker County Fair Parade route. The parade will stage on 19th Street and then proceed northbound on Sam Houston Avenue. &...

Beginning today, March 15, Avenue N between 10th and 11th Streets is temporarily open. This section of road will be open for approximately three weeks with minimal paving, then it will be closed for approximately one week to be paved.

Has Town Creek construction been stressing you out? Well, we have the cure. To kick off the Sam Houston Avenue closure onMarch 27, we will be hosting a "Block" Party! You get the opportunity to stand in the middle of a state highway an...

Tomorrow,March 15, water will be shut off on Southwood Drive, Timberwood Lane, and everything south of 7190 State Highway 75 South to the Goree Prison Unit. Signs and outage notices have been placed to inform residents in the area. The outage wi...

The Huntsville City Council met on January 5, 2017, to create a new strategic plan to set the course for the City for the year. The updated strategic plan is a flexible document that will be periodically reviewed for updates. The City Council established ...

Every year, in conjunction with the Texas Independence Day/Sam Houston Birthday Celebration, the Huntsville Tourism Department hosts the "Baptized a Texan" event. This event is to ceremonially transform non-Texas natives into official Texans!

The effects of severe weather are felt every year by many Americans. To obtain critical weather information, NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, established SKYWARN with partner organizations. SKYWARN i...

A portion of Avenue J from Sam Houston Avenue heading towards SHSU will be closedFriday, February 17, as part of the ongoing construction of new student apartments next toJack in the Box. Please use alternate routes when traveling in t...

The Huntsville Fire Department has advised Montgomery Road is closed from IH 45 to Sam Houston Avenue due to a gas leak. Please avoid the area and take alternate routes. If you have an questions, please contact the Huntsville Fire Department at 936-291-30...

The inside southbound lane of Highway 19 between Highway 30 East and FM 2821 is currently closed due to damage from a collapsed abandoned sewer line. TXDOT and City crews are both on the scene making repairs which should be completed today.

OnSaturday, February 11, water will be shut off on University Avenue between 9th to 12th Streets and on10th Street from University Avenue to Avenue J for most of the day as part of the ongoing 11th Street Water Line Replacement Project...

The Huntsville Police Department is currently investigating three cases involving the theft or attempted theft of pickups. This follows investigations into the theft or attempted theft of up to 16 pickups in the last several months of 2016. &amp...

The City of Huntsville is proud to offer and enter into partnerships with prospective applicants to provide our community with rich and exciting cultural events. The 2017-18 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Partnership Grant application is available onl...

The City has been informed that the U.S. Forest Service is conducting a controlled burn in the National Forest near the Gulf Coast Trades Center, south of the Huntsville area. The burn is expected to continue overnight and be completed byWednesd...

On Friday, January 20, 2017, as part of an ongoing narcotics operation, the Huntsville Police Department’s SWAT Team executed a search warrant on Old Houston Road. Detectives from the Huntsville Police Department developed information ...

The Texas Department of Transportation is administering the TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) sidewalk construction project in three areas in Huntsville and will begin January 4, 2017. Sidewalk construction will occur in the following lo...

The City of Huntsville will observe New Year's on Monday, January 2, 2017 and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 16, 2017. All City facilities except Solid Waste/Recycling will be closed both those Mondays.

The City Council will hold its first regular meeting of 2017 on Tuesday, January 3, at 6 p.m. The City Council regularly meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month, at 6 p.m. Sign up on the City website to receive Council agendas directly in your ema...

The City Council will hold a special session for strategic planning beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017. If need be, the Council will reconvene Friday morning, January 6, at 8 a.m., to continue

The Streets Division will pick up live Christmas trees (not artificial) at the street’s edge from Tuesday, January 3, 2017 through Friday, January 6, 2017. Trees must be on the curb no later than Monday, January 2, 2017 for these pick ups.&n...

The City Council approved a reduction of the hourly rate ontheMobileNOW!paid parking system, along Bobby K. Marks Drive and Bearkat Boulevard. The new hourly fee was reduced from $1.25 to $1.00 per hour plus a .25 cent conven...

As many people in Huntsville and Walker County are aware, the Rita B. Huff Humane Society Board of Directors has made a conscious decision to place more energy and resources on adoptions. As a result of limited capacity at their current facility and in an...Read on...

City of Huntsville residential customers, it is time to "winterize" your sewer charge. Water meter usage for the months of November through February is used to calculate your new sewer average charge for the next year. Consci...

Do you have a library card? No? Then make your way to the Huntsville Public Library (HPL), where we are about more than books. HPL provides creative educational spaces for learners from birth to high school and beyond.

City of Huntsville Emergency Management Coordinator John Waldo has confirmed that CenterPoint Energy expects to complete initial repairs on the gas line along 11th Street tonight, December 8. They will place a steel plate over the road and reopen as many ...

“Jingle bell time, it’s a swell time to…” reschedule Huntsville’s Downtown Christmas Fair! Due to inclement weather, the Downtown Christmas Fair has been rescheduled to December 10th, from 11:30 am to 5:0...

HPD is handling a gas leak on 11th at Avenue I. 11th Street from Avenue H to Avenue J is closed. Please stay indoors if you live in the area - detour around the area if driving or walking. CenterPoint Energy is working on the leak. The length of the closu...

The National Weather Service (NWS) says that Houston and surrounding areas can expect to see locally heavy rainfall throughout the area beginning Friday and lasting through the weekend, with the possibility of strong thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes a...

The Sam Houston Statue and Visitor Center has officially welcomed the Christmas season with their annual Holiday Open House that was held on November 29. The Christmas tree was up, there were holiday treats and the gift shop was open late to help guests d...

Please join the Huntsville City Council for a special reception to thank Councilmembers Lydia Montgomery and Don H. Johnson for their six years of service. The reception is also to congratulate the four newly-elected at-large councilmembers: Paul Davidhiz...

The City of Huntsville Main Street program invites you to join usSaturday, December 3, fromnoon to 5 p.m., in downtown Huntsville, for the 7th annualWinter in the Park and Downtown Christmas Fair! Visit a variety of vendors s...

Hit the snooze button on Black Friday, avoid the crowded department stores, and make Christmas shopping enjoyable by taking part in Small Business Saturday! Huntsville has plenty of local stores to cross off everyone on your Christmas shopping list.

The Wynne Home Arts and Visitors Center turned 10 recently and the City invites you to come help us celebrate. The home was built in the late 1800's and was generously gifted to the City from the Wynne family to be utilized as a cultural arts center. The ...Read on...

Everyone is invited for a special evening at the Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center and Gift Shop on Tuesday, November 29 from 5-7 p.m. for their annual Christmas Open House. There will be pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, light hors d'oeuvres and Christ...Read on...

The City of Huntsville’s Town Creek Drainage Project Phase II is adding a work area on Avenue N between 10th and 11th Streets. The closure is scheduled to begin Monday, November 7, 2016 and continue until February 2017.

The 11th Street Water Line Replacement Project is scheduled to begin Monday, November 7. This project consists of replacing an old and deteriorated 6" waterline along 11th Street from University Avenue to Avenue G. The water line located in this segm...Read on...

James Surls is a Sam Houston State University graduate from a number years ago, but will soon be returning to Huntsville, to coincide with the installation of his Time and Time Again exhibit at the Wynne Home Arts Center, opening Saturday, November 5.“I...Read on...

On Monday, September 19, officers with the Huntsville Police Department began an investigation of skeletal remains found in the area of FM 247 and Grivich Drive. Since that date, HPD detectives have been working diligently to determine what happened to t...Read on...

City Hall will be open from 7 p.m. on election night for returns in City races and ballot measures. As results are received from Walker County when the voting boxes come in, they will be posted in the City Council chambers.

Did you miss the State of the City address? You are in luck! Watch the full video on the City's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/IrEF35MrRbU to view and share with your friends and family. City Manager Matt Benoit addressed City projects that have been...Read on...

The City of Huntsville’s Town Creek Drainage Project Phase II is progressing and work in the affected areas is likely to produce delays and detours. Currently, 7th Street between Old Madisonville Road and Avenue M is under construction.

You have questions, we have answers! Please visit www.huntsvilletx.gov/Bond or click the Bond button on the homepage to view a list of FAQs or email us at bond@huntsvilletx.gov to submit your own questions.

The City of Huntsville Main Street Program invites you to join them every Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm until November 19th for the Huntsville Downtown Farmer's Market! The Farmer's Market will take place on University Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets i...Read on...

The City of Huntsville Main Street Program invites you to the 14th annual Scare on the Square on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. in downtown Huntsville. Entry fee is $1. The community and Sam Houston State University organizations sponsor booths wi...Read on...

Always wanted to be a zombie? A witch? A mummy? Join the City of Huntsville's Parks and Leisure Department for an open call for actors for this year's Haunted Hayride. The meeting will be Friday, October 7, at 6:00 p.m., at the City of Huntsville Service ...Read on...

Join the City on October 11 for the annual State of the City address! Meet with City staff, hear updates on City projects from your City Manager and learn more about the upcoming Bond election. This is a great event to meet your neighbors and enjoy an eve...Read on...

On Tuesday evening, the City hosted the Annual Service Recognition Reception for City board, commission, and committee members. Mayor Andy Brauninger recognized the following list of volunteers for completing service since last November. Mayor Brauninger ...Read on...

The City of Huntsville’s Town Creek Drainage Project is progressing and Phase II is set to begin. Work in the affected areas is likely to produce delays and detours. Right now, this is occurring on 7th Street between Old Madisonville Road and Avenue M.
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The City of Huntsville will be hosting the 3rd Annual Haunted Hayride the evening of Saturday, October 22, at Kate Barr Ross Park. We are looking for volunteers who would like to be part of this spooktacular event.

Local residents may have received a notice on their door about samples for water testing services. This is from a private company which sells water filtering equipment and services.Residents should be aware that this promotion is in no way connected to or...Read on...

On Monday, September 19, 2016, officers with the Huntsville Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious incident near the intersection of FM 247 at Grivich Drive. Upon investigation the officers located the skeletal remains of an as yet uniden...Read on...

The City of Huntsville invites you to attend public facility tours for all facilities included in the November Bond Election. You will have the opportunity to see each building, hear from City staff and ask questions before you make your decision in Novem...Read on...

A public hearing on the proposed budget for the City of Huntsville fiscal year, from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, will be held on September 20, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., during the City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1...Read on...

Information for the November 8 City Bond Election is now available on the City web site. Visit www.huntsvilletx.gov/Bond to find a video on all three propositions, a link to an interactive Bond map featuring locations and details of each proposition, voti...Read on...

The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed one case of the Zika virus in Walker County. Walker County Emergency Management Coordinator Butch Davis verified the case was travel-related and contracted outside Walker County.

The City Council seats for At-large Positions 1-4 will be on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot. Filing for the positions ran from July 23, 2016 to August 22, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the office of the City Secretary.

HPD is reporting a serious accident in the 4000 block of South Sam Houston Avenue has occurred (late afternoon Friday, September 16). Traffic is being diverted around the area and drivers are asked to assist by using Sycamore Avenue or Highway 19 and avoi...Read on...

Like the Texas Governor's office, the City of Huntsville is sharing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and www.TexasZika.org (through the Texas Department of State Health Services) to encourage residents to practice mosqu...Read on...

An area at the intersection of Avenue M and 7th Street will be temporarily closed from Thursday, September 1, during the afternoon and into the evening for construction. The City will not close the intersection until after the school buses run, approximat...Read on...

The City Council seats for At-large Positions 1-4 will be on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot. Filing for the positions will be from July 23, 2016 to August 22, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the office of the City Secretary (City Hall, 1212 ...Read on...

The burn ban issued for the City of Huntsville and Walker County has been lifted. Walker County Judge Danny Pierce approved lifting the burn ban for Walker County, effective at 9 a.m., August 15, 2016.

The long summer days and intermittent showers may present an increased opportunity for exposure to mosquito bites. Citizens are urged to take precautions to decrease the likelihood of contracting disease from infectious insects. The Centers for Disease Co...Read on...

At the July 19, 2016 City Council meeting, Director of Public Safety Police Chief Kevin Lunsford and Fire Chief Tom Grisham shared information on the city's updated ISO rating. Huntsville's Public Protection Classification rating has been changed to a 2 ...Read on...

Want to get the facts on Zika? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Medical Association (AMA) invite you to join an important one-hour webinar focused on the Zika virus. CDC Epidemiologist Susan Hills and Medical Officer ...Read on...

Join the Sam Houston Statue and Visitor Center for their End of Summer Bash. There will be three days of fun and family activities for you to soak up the last bit of summer. Hang out at the Statue on August 9, 10 and 11 from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. along with Mayo...Read on...

Calling all young pro football fans! Come exhibit your skills when the City of Huntsville's Parks and Leisure Department hosts the annual NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition. Join them at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 5, at Kate Barr Ross Memorial Park, on F...Read on...

The City Council seats for At-large Positions 1-4 will be on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot. Filing for the positions will be from July 23, 2016 to August 22, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the office of the City Secretary (City Hall, 1212 ...Read on...

The conversion of Bobby K. Marks Drive and Bearkat Boulevard to one-way traffic has been completed and the traffic patterns have changed. Along the two street segments over 200 paid parking spaces have been installed.

Jamie Matthews, the City of Huntsville's Visitor Center Coordinator, was recently recognized as a Certified Tourism Executive. Successful completion of the program to earn the honor was a highlight of the annual Travel and Tourism College offered by the ...Read on...

The City of Huntsville Water Division has been conducting annual water line cleaning to improve water quality and reduce the buildup of minerals. This process can lead to reduced water pressure in the area being cleaned.

Beginning Thursday, July 14, traffic on Bearkat Boulevard between Sycamore Avenue and Bobby K. Marks Drive/Avenue H will be limited to one lane to allow for construction on the Town Creek drainage project.

Candidate packets for the 2016 City of Huntsville General Election are available through the office of the City Secretary at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M, or on the City web site at http://www.huntsvilletx.gov/Elections.

This coming weekend the Sam Houston Statue and Visitor Center will be rolling out a new discount card for guests who are visiting the Statue and Visitor Center from outside Huntsville zip codes. Various local businesses have joined forces to offer a 10% d...Read on...

The City of Huntsville’s Transfer Station is a place for our customers to bring in their recyclables and garbage. Everything that comes in and out of the Transfer Station Facility is tracked through weight. When you enter our facility, your vehicle is w...Read on...

The City is experiencing severe delays in yard waste pick up today (Wednesday, June 29). One of the residential garbage trucks broke down this morning. Additional solid waste crews will use pick up trucks and trailers to continue to pick up to assist ef...Read on...

Each year, the Huntsville Public library participates in the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), a program designed to keep kids reading throughout the summer. Children and teens ages birth - 13 are rewarded with various prizes and incentives for...Read on...

Construction to convert sections of Bobby K. Marks Drive and Bearkat Boulevard to one-way has begun. The road will be shut off to allow the crews to work efficiently to get the streets converted to one-way and to add the paid parking spaces along each sec...Read on...

The repairs have been successfully completed to the 30” Raw Water line going to the TRA Water Treatment Plant. The Stage 3 Mandatory Outdoor Water Restrictions have been lifted and all outdoor water usage may resume.

City of Huntsville officials are urging residents to halt all outdoor watering until further notice. The mandatory restrictions are in place to allow for adequate fire flow and water pressure in the event of an emergency situation. The City is current...Read on...

Stage 3 Mandatory Outdoor Water Restrictions are still in place for the city of Huntsville. City well production is decreased due to continuous pumping. Right now only a very limited amount of water is coming from the Trinity River line causing the City ...Read on...

As of Thursday morning, Trinity River Authority (TRA) contractors and City crews are continuing with the repairs to the leaking Raw Water Line. The repairs are going well and proceeding on schedule. We will keep you up to date when the leak is fixed.

Mandatory water restrictions are being implemented due to a combination of a leaking 30” raw water line that transmits water from the Trinity River to the TRA surface water plant, the failure of one of our 7 wells and excessive high temperatures. The Cit...Read on...

Join the Parks and Leisure Department at Kate Barr Ross Park (486 State Highway 75 North) Soccer Field on Friday, June 17th at 10:00pm for an outdoor movie! Bring the whole family and join us in watching Pan starring Hugh Jackman and Garrett Hedlund. Don’...Read on...

Huntsville Fire Department has advised residents that there has been a natural gas leak at the intersection of 13th Street and Avenue M, near City Hall and the Huntsville Public Library. HFD has emergency vehicles blocking the surrounding areas. Please av...Read on...

Huntsville Public Library will be showing "Norm of the North" for Family Movie Night at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 10. Enjoy complimentary popcorn and drinks sponsored by the Texas Children’s Health Plan. Enjoy the surround sound and air conditioni...Read on...

Join the Parks and Leisure Department at Kate Barr Ross Park Soccer Field (486 State Highway 75 North) on Friday, June 10th at 10:00 PM for an outdoor movie! Bring the whole family and join us in watching ZOOTOPIA! Don’t forget to bring blankets or lawn c...Read on...

Areas of Huntsville and Walker County are under a flash flood warning until 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016. Please travel only as necessary and use caution. Travelers should obey any warning signs or gates and all law enforcement direction. Stay tune...Read on...

The 13th Annual Huntsville Beautification Golf Tournament has been canceled for Friday, May 27th, due to the weather forecast. It has been rescheduled for Friday, September 9th at Raven Nest Golf Club. The scramble will begin at 1:00 PM; registration wi...Read on...

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Department will run regular residential and commercial garbage pick-up routes on Monday, May 30, 2016, Memorial Day. The Solid Waste Transfer Facility will also be open for business on Monday.

We are happy to celebrate National Public Works Week in Huntsville and we encourage all our citizens to thank a Public Works official this week. Be sure to check out our video celebrating Public Works Week!

The Huntsville Public Library will be starting a Brown Bag Lecture Series in May. The series is a free event that will kick off Thursday, May 26. Attendees may bring a brown-bag lunch. Lunch time begins at 11:30 and the lecture will begin at noon.

Final unofficial totals for the City of Huntsville Special Election to Fill a Vacancy are in. The candidates for Councilmember-at-Large Position 1 received a total of 1253 votes. John S. Little drew 542 votes and Paul Davidhizar had 711.

Join the Wynne Home Arts Center and Sam Houston State University’s MFA program for evenings of fiction stories during the Wynne Home Readings. The event will feature graduate students and recent alumni of the MFA in creative writing, editing and publishin...Read on...

The Wynne Home Arts Center will be hosting Cynthia K. Reid’s exhibit of her sea-themed watercolor paintings, Drawn by the Sea. Come join the Wynne Home on opening night, Saturday, May 14 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and hear Reid’s remarks at 5 p.m. The exhibit ...Read on...

Join us on Saturday, May 21st from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Eastham-Thomason Park for a free educational program on animal tracking! We will be learning about animals native to Texas, looking for animal tracks on the park’s nature trail, and playing games!...Read on...

The Huntsville Public Library will be hosting Gardening by the Moon and Almanac with Otis Cunningham. The program will take place from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the library. Cunningham will explain how to use the farmer's almanac and moon cycl...Read on...

It’s time to hit the greens at the 13th Annual Huntsville Beautification Golf Tournament! Registration will begin at noon and there will be a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27, at the Raven Nest Golf Club. Teams of 4 players are signing up n...Read on...

The Downtown Farmers Market begins Saturday, May 7. The market will be located on University Ave between 11th and 12th street from 8 a.m. - noon. Be sure to check it out for locally grown fruits, veggies, jams, jellies and more! The market will be every S...Read on...

To further serve the citizens of Huntsville, The Huntsville Police Department is offering a Safe Exchange Zone. Persons who are selling or buying items through the internet, classified ads, or other media are invited to meet in the parking lot of the Hun...Read on...

Due to the continued rising costs associated with the acceptance of credit, debit, and/or gift cards for payment, City Council adopted the card use fee on May 3, 2016. Payments made with any such cards will be charged a fee equal to 2.5% of the amount of ...Read on...

The City of Huntsville will hold a special election on Saturday, May 7 to elect a Councilmember-at-Large Position 1. All voting will be at the Walker County Annex (1301 Sam Houston Avenue) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is open to all registered voters of the...Read on...

The City of Huntsville will hold a special election on Saturday, May 7 to elect a Councilmember-at-Large Position 1. All voting will be at the Walker County Annex (1301 Sam Houston Avenue) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is open to all registered voters of the...Read on...

Due to the continued rising costs associated with the acceptance of credit, debit, and/or gift cards for payment, it is anticipated that the City Council will adopt a fee for the use of these cards. If the City Council adopts the card use fee on May 3, 20...Read on...

Governor Greg Abbott is reminding all Texans that they will be able to purchase emergency preparation supplies tax free this weekend. During the 84th Legislative Session, Governor Abbott signed SB 904 into law, allowing for sales tax exemptions on emergen...Read on...

“We are so thankful for the National Endowment for the Arts and the community giving us the opportunity to celebrate dance. We will be engaging the community in the arts and paying tribute to artist Jesus Moroles with the unveiling of a memorial sculpture...Read on...

Huntsville Public Library is pleased to host Mary Anne Burkhalter, actress and singer, in her production of "Remember When…Texas Trail Ride", Monday, April 18, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., in the Community Room.

The Huntsville Public Library is pleased to announce a new six-week Tai Chi class taught by Tai Chi instructor Gary Readore. Classes begin on Wednesday, April 13 and will be held on following Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Two-hour sessions will be offered the first and second Saturdays during the months of March, April, and May. Sessions are scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Attendance will be limited to no more than three researchers. The small group will allow each participa...Read on...

On April 2, at approximately 8:46 p.m., officers from the Huntsville Police Department responded to a report of major traffic crash in the 200 block of State Highway 19. A Toyota passenger vehicle was traveling southbound on Highway 19 in the northbound l...Read on...

During the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 30, 2016, two City of Huntsville Police Department officers were working traffic on Highway 19, just north of the Highway 30 overpass. The officers heard several shots fired and observed muzzle flashes in...Read on...

The Friends of the Library and the Huntsville Public Library hosted an unveiling ceremony for the 6th Annual Art Contest on Saturday, March 19th in the Children's Room. Children's Director Rachel McPhail said the contest was a success for all participan...Read on...

Continue to manage your stress levels weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. to noon as the Coloring for Adults program has been extended through March. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. We’ll ...Read on...

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling Division will not be collecting curbside residential recycling on Friday, March 25, 2016, in observance of Good Friday. Only commercial customers with dumpsters and roll offs/compactors will have garbage co...Read on...

The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Leisure Department will host a free Scotts® Major League Baseball® Pitch Hit & Run™ Competition for area youth ages 7 to 14 on Saturday, March 26 at Kate Barr Ross Park. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. with c...Read on...

The Huntsville Public Library’s Easter Egg Hunt (for children six and under) will be held Wednesday, March 23, at 10:45 a.m., on the lawn next to City Hall (Jane Monday Amphitheater area). Please bring your own bag or basket to hold whatever goodies you f...Read on...

Everything you always wanted to know about the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund will be addressed at the annual HOT Workshop on Thursday, March 24. Held this year at the Huntsville Library Community Room from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the event is require...Read on...

The Huntsville Public Library’s 6th Annual Artwork Unveiling Ceremony has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 19. It will be at 1 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Please call 936-291-5910 for additional information.

Star Wars enthusiasts are invited to attend Jedi Academy for children 13 and under at the Huntsville Public Library on Friday, March 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. Use the Force as you navigate the galaxy by making crafts, playing games, and munching on Star Wars-t...Read on...

The City of Huntsville, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University, the SHSU Small Business Development Center, and Walker County will together sponsor the 20th Annual Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)/Vendor Show.The...Read on...

Do you have plans for your upcoming spring break? If not, come on down to the Huntsville Public Library and enjoy three days of Elementary Kids' Crafts March 7-9 at 3 p.m (for students 5th grade or under). Sign up is not required.Read on...

The Huntsville Public Library will be hosting The Wild Things Zoofari on Thursday, March 10, at 2 p.m. Courtney Cortina Pineda, will come to the library with six furry friends (a baby kangaroo, lemur, and squirrel monkey, to name a few) to teach about an...Read on...

Walker County Proud Communities (WCPC), consisting of members from Walker County, the City of Huntsville Solid Waste and Recycling, the Texas Forest Service, Master Gardeners, and local businesses, is sponsoring the 21st Annual Trash Bash on Saturday, Mar...Read on...

Candidate packets for the 2016 City of Huntsville Special Election are available through the office of the City Secretary at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M, or on the City web site at http://www.huntsvilletx.gov/Elections.

On February 17, Corporal Justin Schubert observed a white 2015 Ford Fusion traveling north on Highway 19, at what appeared to be a high rate of speed. Cpl. Schubert activated his radar unit which indicated the Ford was traveling at 72 mph in a 60-mph area...Read on...

The Walker County Historical Commission, the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, and the City of Huntsville’s Sam Houston Statue and Visitors Center announces the 35th Annual Texas Independence Day and General Sam Houston’s Birthday Celebration in Huntsville on ...Read on...

Free tips from the experts with the Walker County Master Gardeners will help you to grow the perfect tomato! Home-Grown Tomatoes will be held from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, in the Huntsville Public Library’s Community Room.

Huntsville Public Library is hosting its 6th Annual Art Contest this spring. Open to all students 5-18 years of age, the contest will focus on the theme of artwork “Inspired By the Imagination of Daydreams.” Children’s Coordinator Rachel McPhail says, “...Read on...

Get ready to place your bids! There will be a Silent Book Auction held at the Huntsville Public Library the week of February 15-22, 2016. The hours will be Monday through Friday, 10am-7pm, and Saturday, 12pm-4pm. Winners will be notified on Tuesday, Febru...Read on...

The Huntsville Public Library & Walker County Genealogy Society will host the annual Genealogy Winter Lock-In on Sunday, February 21, from 12:00–6:00 PM. Beginners and longtime researchers are all invited. Society Members will be available to assist i...Read on...

On Saturday, February 20, at 10:30 a.m., the Samuel Walker Houston Museum and Cultural Center and the Huntsville Public Library will be celebrating Black History Month. Johnnie Jo Dickenson, the Library’s professional genealogist, will present a program t...Read on...

Love eating breakfast for dinner and supporting good causes? The Kiwanis Club will be holding their famous Pancake Supper at the Huntsville Public Library on Friday, February 19th at 5:30 p.m. For $5, come enjoy all you can eat pancakes, sausages, and d...Read on...

The Huntsville Public Library is pleased to host the Walker County Master Gardeners annual spring planting workshop, “Starting Your Spring Vegetable Garden,” on Monday, February 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the library’s Community Room.

All are welcome to share the love this Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Wynne Home for a Valentine card making class. Free and held from 11-1, all materials are supplied, so stop by and create something from the heart.

Make plans to visit the Wynne Home for Ken Zonker: A Retrospective (1941-2002). The exhibit will be on display from January 30-April 30, 2016. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, January 30, from 4:30-7 p.m. (with remarks around 5:30 p.m.), ...Read on...

Beginning January 26, 2016, from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., Pilate student teachers from the SHSU Department of Dance will teach a weekly class in Pilates at the Huntsville Public Library Community Room. Pilate classes build strength, flexibility and lean m...Read on...

Mother Goose Lapsit is designed for parents and infants aged birth to 24 months. The program features songs, toys, and stories on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Dates for this program in February are:February 1February 8February 15February 22February 2...Read on...

Essential oil teacher, Melissa Gonzalez, returns to the Huntsville Public Library for an all new series of classes to discuss new topics relating to the use of essential oils. The first class will be held January 11th from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the L...Read on...

On the evening of February 1, 2016, members of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Huntsville Police Department, the Walker County Sheriff’s Department, the Houston Police Department, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office ex...Read on...

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Division will run both residential and commercial garbage pick-up routes on Monday, January 18, 2016, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Solid Waste Transfer Facility will also be open for business on Monday.

Golf ball-sized hail, heavy showers, and intermittent street flooding is occurring in areas around Huntsville. Lt. Jim Barnes advises citizens to refrain from driving during the storms if they can. If you must be out, be careful, especially near areas t...Read on...

Join the City from 5:30-6 p.m. on Tuesday to thank Mayor Woodward, welcome Mayor Brauninger, and also congratulate the re-elected Ward Councilmembers. Stop by City Hall to sign a note for former Mayor Mac Woodward. Justice of the Peace Janie Farris will...Read on...

Mayor Andy Brauninger and former Mayor Mac Woodward filmed a short video of congratulation before Tuesday's City Council meeting, wishing Jacksonville State University well in their upcoming playoff game. Mayor Woodward had accepted a challenge from Jack...Read on...

Essential oils teacher, Melissa Gonzalez, returns to the Huntsville Public Library for an all new series of classes to discuss new topics on the use of essential oils. The first class will be held January 11 from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Library’s Co...Read on...

The Huntsville Public Library will be closed on Friday, January 1 for the New Year's holiday, and will reopen on Saturday, January 2 at 12:00 p.m. The library will also be closed on Monday, January 18 in celebration of Martin Luther King Day, and will re...Read on...

A Christmas Holiday Concert will be presented by the Huntsville Public Library on Monday, December 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room. Local musician Jan Cole will be performing on the keyboard and says she welcomes requests...Read on...

Discussion of item 5a is being continued at 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening, 12/16/15. The Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code 552.0411) permits a governmental body that recesses an open meeting to the following regular business day to forgo posti...Agenda & Packet Link

Mayor Mac Woodward and Jacksonville, Alabama Mayor Johnny L. Smith today agreed to a friendly wager on Saturday's NCAA FCS semi-final playoff game between the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks and the Sam Houston State University Bearkats.

Councilmember Andy Brauninger garnered 992 votes in the December 12 runoff election against Mayor Pro Tem Keith Olson, who received 788 votes. The City Council will be able to canvass the results beginning December 20. Canvassing and the swearing in of M...Read on...

According to Huntsville Police Chief Kevin Lunsford, on December 8, 2015, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 2100 block of Sycamore Avenue. Upon subsequent investigation officers learned that the shooting had occurre...Read on...

On Thursday, December 3, 2015, at approximately 3:45 p.m., officers with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) responded to a stabbing call in the 500 block of Bowers Boulevard. Upon arrival, the officers found a female victim with stab wounds to her nec...Read on...

Water service will be interrupted on Pine Shadows between Normal Park Drive and Hickory Drive due to repairs on a damaged line. Residents on Holly Springs Drive and Sleepy Hollow Drive may be affected.

Huntsville Public Library is excited to announce the annual “Holidays Around the World” event. Designed to illustrate how various cultures and countries celebrate holidays around the world, this year’s event will be held on Saturday, December 5 from 1:00...Read on...

A Christmas Holiday Concert will be presented by the Huntsville Public Library on Monday, December 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room. Local musician Jan Cole will be performing on the keyboard and says she welcomes requests...Read on...

Are you looking for a convenient way to try yoga for the first time? Try attending our free Adult Yoga Program for Beginners at the Huntsville Public Library each Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn and practice y...Read on...

Santa Claus wants all of the children of the Huntsville area to start sending him their Christmas letters. Not only did Santa give the Huntsville Public Library a special Santa mailbox linked directly to the North Pole, but he even promised to write back ...Read on...

Save the Date! The Huntsville Public Library and the Huntsville Arts Commission invite you to join them on Thursday, November 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to meet muralist artist Richard Haas and view his works in the Library’s Community Room. Haas, kno...Read on...

BUILDING WITH CLAY: Students will be given a general project guideline that they can make into their own interpretation. They will learn basic hand building techniques to accomplish proposed projects, as well ...Read on...

Huntsville Police Officer Je'rard Collins was honored recently with the "Heroes of the Highway" award by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The East Texas Region of MADD covers a 15-county area including Walker County. Select officers from t...Read on...

The City's Disposal and Recycling Facility at 590 IH 45 North will be closed on Saturday, December 5 due to schedule outage for fiber optic installation. The facility will re-open on Monday, December 7 at 7:30 a.m.

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Drop-off Center will closed in observance of the New Year’s holiday on Friday, January 1. Due to the closure for the New Year’s holiday, the following schedule will be followed:

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Drop-Off Center will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25. Due to the closure for the Christmas holiday, the following schedule...Schedule Link

The Huntsville City Council, at its November 10, 2015 special session, voted unanimously to hold the runoff election for the mayor's race on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Early voting will begin Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at the Walker County Annex.
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The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Drop-Off Center will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. Due to the closure for the Thanksgiving holiday, the following sc...Schedule Link

Whether you have been attending the Essential Oils (EOS) classes these past few weeks, or have just heard about them, you will be excited to learn about the special holiday event being held on Monday, November 30 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Library...Read on...

No Foolin' String Band will be performing at the Wynne Home, Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Artists from across East Texas get together to play traditional American music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and spoons, and pennywhistle. Th...Read on...

Save the Date! The Huntsville Public Library and the Huntsville Arts Commission invite you to join them on Thursday, November 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to meet muralist artist Richard Haas and view his works in the Library’s Community Room. Haas, kno...Read on...

Beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the City will have a livestream of unofficial election results as received that will also be aired on Channel 7. When all precincts are in, the livestream and Channel 7 will go dark and there will be a link to the ...Read on...

Water will be shut off on Willowbend Drive to Eastham Drive for most of the day to tie in a new water line. Staff would like to take this opportunity to apologize for any problems this may cause and assure you...Read on...

Closures for the HolidaysThe Huntsville Public Library will close on Friday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. for the Annual Staff Charity Bowling Tournament, and will reopen at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14. The Library will also be closed on Thursday, ...Read on...

Citizens are advised to beware of phone scams involving law enforcement, particularly callers who use the names of local law enforcement officials, such as the Chief of Police. The City of Huntsville recently became aware of such a scam in the Baytown ar...Read on...

With her memoir, Hush Now, Baby (Texas Review Press, May 2015), Angela Williams honors Eva, a central and vital figure in her life from birth...until Eva stepped out of the shadows with a move that sent shock and awe into the heart of the author’s world. ...Read on...

Due to predicted weather conditions, this year's hayride has been cancelled. The City of Huntsville Parks and Leisure Department was very excited to be hosting the 3rd Annual Haunted Hayride on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Kate Barr Ross Park, but they...Read on...

Save the Date! The Huntsville Public Library and the Huntsville Arts Commission invite you to join them on Thursday, November 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to meet muralist artist Richard Haas and view his works in the Library’s Community Room. Haas, kno...Read on...

Dry weather and windy conditions make for elevated fire conditions. Please remember Walker County is still under a burn ban. Contact the Huntsville Fire Department at jwaldo@huntsvilletx.gov for more information. Stay safe!Read on...

Whether you have been attending the Essential Oils (EOS) classes these past few weeks, or have just heard about them, you will be excited to learn about the special holiday event being held on Monday, November 30 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Library...Read on...

A Christmas Holiday Concert will be presented by the Huntsville Public Library on Monday, December 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room. Local musician Jan Cole will be performing on the keyboard and says she welcomes requests...Read on...

Are you looking for a convenient way to try yoga for the first time? Try attending our free Adult Yoga Program for Beginners at the Huntsville Public Library each Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn and practice y...Read on...

Huntsville Public Library is excited to announce the annual “Holidays Around the World” event. Designed to illustrate how various cultures and countries celebrate holidays around the world, this year’s event will be held on Saturday, December 5 from 1:00...Read on...

With her memoir, Hush Now, Baby (Texas Review Press, May 2015), Angela Williams honors Eva, a central and vital figure in her life from birth...until Eva stepped out of the shadows with a move that sent shock and awe into the heart of the author’s world. ...Read on...

The City of Huntsville Parks and Leisure Department is excited to host its 3rd Annual Haunted Hayride. This spooktacular event will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Kate Barr Ross Park. Tickets will be sold from 6-10 P.M. Haunted Hayrides will b...Read on...

Walker County Sheriff Clint McRae and Huntsville Police Chief Kevin Lunsford today announced that their departments, combined with the efforts of the Walker County District Attorney’s office, have concluded a two-and-a-half-year-long narcotic and organize...Read on...

On October 22, the Sam Houston Statue, “A Tribute to Courage” will turn 21. To commemorate the special occasion, the Tourism and Visitor Center will be hosting a competition for the creation of a drink that will be unique to Huntsville.

According to HPD Officer Ryann Kaaa, the event will include a centralized presence in the Academy and Target parking lot as well as several neighborhood parades. The department has expanded the time and scope of the event to encourage additional citizen ...Read on...

Huntsville Public Library continues to improve on programming for all ages. Unfortunately, teen programs for the months of September and October have been cancelled. The library staff apologizes for the inconveniences, and looks forward to more programs i...Read on...

During the week of September 21, 2015, the City of Huntsville’s Water Division will be performing a water line cleaning project along Veteran’s Memorial Drive. This project, sometimes referred to as “pigging,” will be similar to the project conducted alo...Read on...

The City of Huntsville is required to hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 6.98 percent (percentage by which maximum proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback ...Read on...

As Texas continues to mourn the loss of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth, Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas. To honor Deputy Goforth and all officers across the state, Governor Abbott is ...Read on...

Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Huntsville Public Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries n...Read on...

Public hearings on the proposed budget for the City of Huntsville fiscal year, beginning October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, will be held on September 1, 2015 and September 15, 2015, at 6:00 P.M., during the City Council meetings in the City Counc...Read on...

The City of Huntsville will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 6.98 percent (percentage by which maximum proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate o...Read on...

What are essential oils and how can they benefit you and your family? A five week series is planned at the Huntsville Public Library commencing with a class to demonstrate how you can use essential oils in many ways, from cleaning to health. Join us in ...Read on...

Are you looking for a convenient way to try yoga for the first time? Attend our free six-week Adult Yoga Program for Beginners at the Huntsville Public Library on Tuesdays from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., beginning September 8, 2015.

The City of Huntsville's Third Annual Haunted Hayride will take place at Kate Barr Ross Park on Saturday, October 24, at 6:30 P.M. The tickets will be $5 per hayride and $3 per fire truck ride. Concession prices will vary.

The City of Huntsville is NOT under a Boil Water Notice. Residents may have been incorrectly informed by outside sources that the city was under a notice. City system pressures have been maintained above levels that would require a Boil Water Notice thr...Read on...

Water service has been interrupted on FM 2821, FM 247, and Quality Boulevard due to a water main break, City crews have been on site since approximately 9:00 P.M. Thursday night and are working to restore the service as soon as possible. The anticipated t...Read on...

Candidate Packets for the 2015 City of Huntsville General Election are available through the office of the City Secretary at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M, or on the City web site at http://www.huntsvilletx.gov/Elections.

SEPTEMBER EVENTSStory TimeThe Huntsville Public Library hosts Story Hour every Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. at the library. This complimentary program promotes emergent reading skills for young children. Story Hour includes stories, songs, dance and finger...Read on...

Privacy in cyberspace is becoming an increasingly hot topic in the news as we learn of banks and department stores having credit records hacked. Concerns about tracking devices in cell phones and remote access of computers and other technologies from hund...Read on...

SH 30 on-ramp will be closed for the next 3 to 4 hours while city crews work to repair an 8" water main break at Sycamore Avenue & 11th Street. Reports of low water pressure are expected. However, 11th Street from Ave C to Martin Luther King Jr. ...Read on...

Local author Judith Sower will be at the Huntsville Public Library at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 21, to make a special presentation of her current children’s book – Tashka to the Rescue: A story about coping with prejudice.

A maximum tax rate of $ 0.4106 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of City of Huntsville. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate and state law requires that two public hearings be held by the ...Read on...

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Services Division will run regular both residential and commercial garbage pick-up routes on Monday, September 7, 2015, Labor Day. The Solid Waste Transfer Facility will also be open for business on Monday, September 7....Read on...

The Huntsville Police Department is investigating two recent reports of “Bank Jugging”. The act of jugging involves criminals who lurk in bank parking lots and watch as customers leave the bank. The criminals then follow the person to their next stop, w...Read on...

Privacy in cyberspace is becoming an increasingly hot topic in the news as we learn of banks and department stores having credit records hacked. Concerns about tracking devices in cell phones and remote access of computers and other technologies from hund...Read on...

Aloha! You and your family are invited to join us on Saturday, August 1st from 4pm to 8pm for a Wynne Home Luau! There will be Hawaiian games, music, hula dancers, tasty Hawaiian food, and more. Admission is free! For more info call 936-291-5424 or emai...Read on...

City water customers on University Avenue from Avenue M to Thomason Street are advised that service will be interrupted on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Contractors working for the City of Huntsville will be performing work on the water line in the area which w...Read on...

The City of Huntsville was pleased to receive notification this week that it has received the award letter from the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM), approving a scope of work for “Improvements along approximately 1.5 miles of Town Creek be...Read on...

During the evening hours on Sunday, July 12, 2015, officers responded to a shooting call in the 500 block of 8th Street. During their investigation officers determined that two black male suspects had shot numerous rounds into a car as it drove by them. ...Read on...

We invite children of all ages to the library on August 4th at 2:00 p.m. for an afternoon with the Houston Museum of Natural Science Dome Show. This program will last approximately 30-45 minutes and is generously sponsored by the Helen Wheat Fund.

The ever popular free Spanish classes are returning to the Huntsville Public Library! Instructor Beth Williamson will be teaching Intermediate and Advanced classes on Tuesdays in the Community Room. Classes begin Tuesday, September 8, 2015 and materials a...Read on...

City crews will have two lanes closed on 11th Street at Avenue H for emergency utility line repairs. The current estimated time frame is approximately 9 a.m. to 2 p.m on Friday, July 17. Thank you for your patience; call 936-294-5700 for more information...Read on...

Aloha! You and your family are invited to join us on Saturday, August 1st from 4pm to 8pm for a Wynne Home Luau! There will be Hawaiian games, music, hula dancers, tasty Hawaiian food, and more. Admission is free! For more info call 936-291-5424 or emai...Read on...

Sam Houston Avenue from Thomason Street to University Avenue will be closed Thursday, July 16th, and Friday, July 17th, from 8:00 AM to approximately 5:00 PM, due to a water line construction project. Contact 294-5700 for additional information.Read on...

Sam Houston Avenue from Thomason Street to University Avenue will be closed today (7/14/15) from 11:00 AM to approximately 5:00 PM due to a water line construction project. Contact 294-5700 for additional information.

Candidate Packets for the 2015 City of Huntsville General Election are available through the office of the City Secretary at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M, or on the City web site at http://www.huntsvilletx.gov/Elections.

A State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Walker County for homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from May 4 to June 19.

The City of Huntsville Recreation Services Department’s Zumba classes will be cancelled for the duration of one month beginning July 2 through August 3 due to renovations to the gymnasium floors. Classes will resume on August 4.

Please keep the upcoming City calendar in mind as you celebrate the fourth of July weekend! We would love to receive some colorful, fun photos of you and your family and friends at the City's annual events at Kate Barr Ross Park.

When Huntsville residents wake up Friday morning, they will have two new favorite web sites to check. The City of Huntsville's main site at www.huntsvilletx.gov and the City's Tourism and Cultural Services Department site at www.huntsvilletexas.com will ...Read on...

Huntsville Public Library and Walker County Genealogical Society (WCGS) will host the annual Frances Sprott Goforth Memorial Genealogy Weekend on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, 2015 in the Library’s Community Room. Friday’s session is from 8:30 a...Read on...

Story Time: Summer is quickly approaching and the library has many fun activities planned over the next couple of months. June Story Time will continue to be held on Wednesday mornings at 10:45 a.m.Book Clubs will be held every Thursday during the summe...Read on...

The 3rd Annual Junk-A-Palooza will be held on June, 27, 2015 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Downtown Huntsville. This event is presented by The City of Huntsville Main Street Program. Junk-A-Palooza is a community wide garage sale that will be happening in con...Read on...

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Division will run regular residential and commercial garbage pick-up routes on Monday, May 25, 2015, Memorial Day. The Solid Waste Transfer Facility will also be open for business on Monday.

On Thursday, April 23, 2015, officers and detectives with the Huntsville Police Department responded to an Aggravated Robbery call in the 1600 block of Sycamore. Upon investigation it was determined that two suspects had taken a number of items from thre...Read on...

The City of Huntsville Recreation Services Department's Zumba classes will be cancelled for a week from June 9 - June 11. Classes will resume as normal starting Tuesday, June 16. Participants who have purchased a punch card will not have to worry about ...Read on...

Here at the City, we hope you have one of the 2014-2015 City calendars and are enjoying it! However, it’s now time to think about the 2015-2016 calendar, and we’d love your help with it. Please submit photos taken in City parks, at City events, or of gr...Read on...

The City of Huntsville will be hosting the 12th Annual Beautification Golf Tournament on Friday, June 19, at Raven Nest Golf Course. Tournament registration will start at noon. If you are interested in playing on a four-person city team, please contact P...Read on...

IMS, Infrastructure Management Services, will be traveling City of Huntsville streets in the pictured van (attached) through June 12, as part of a streets condition assessment. The van will be traveling slowly, about 15 mph, to collect the necessary info...Read on...

Due to the 4th of July holiday falling on the first Tuesday of the month, the Huntsville City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11th at 6pm. The second meeting in July will remain on the regular scheduled date of July 18th (thirdTues...

On Tuesday, June 2, the City of Huntsville Health Division received a complaint via the City’s online Report It! system, concerning a Facebook post about a banana shake containing parasites, purchased from the Sonic on 11th Street in Huntsville, Texas. O...Read on...